Saudi Arabian women hit the road for the first time on Sunday as the ban on female drivers finally ended in the conservative Muslim kingdom. Unfortunately, the process is off to a slow start since only women who already had foreign driver permits were allowed to covert their licenses this …
Read MoreA study published late last week has presented strong evidence that link two strains of the herpes virus (6A and 7) with Alzheimer’s Disease. The number of Alzheimer’s cases is expected to grow significantly between now and mid-century while scientists work urgently to understand the disease and find treatment. Currently, …
Read MoreThis morning we are mourning the loss of a great ape; diving into South Korean cuisine (for better or worse); examining the bizarro relationship between President Trump and German Prime Chancellor Merkel; giving free tips to CEOs on how to avoid sex scandals; and finally, trying to figure out WTH …
Read MoreThe Gorilla Foundation announced on Thursday that Koko passed away, saying that she “touched the lives of millions as an ambassador for all gorillas and an icon for interspecies communication and empathy.” She died peacefully in her sleep. Koko was born on July 4, 1971 at the San Francisco Zoo …
Read MoreMan’s best friend could soon have a new outlook on life in South Korea… A South Korean court has ruled that it is now illegal to kill dogs for meat. Animal rights activists applauded the decision and hope to take it even further by outlawing the consumption of canines altogether. …
Read MoreIntel CEO Brian Krzanich has resigned from the company because of a “past consensual relationship with an Intel employee.” No salacious details were made available. Like many companies, Intel has a strict non-fraternization policy – in a nutshell, don’t get smoochy with your employees, especially if you are a manager. …
Read MoreThe European Union is retaliating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on European steel and aluminum by imposing their own tariffs on American goods. The initial $3.2 billion charges are a direct response to the US decision. The tariffs will affect a number of products such as Bourbon whiskey, motorcycles, denim …
Read MoreThe daughter of Elvis Presley has accused her former business manager, Barry Siegel, of squandering her late father’s $100 million fortune. Lisa Marie Presley, 50, has alleged that Siegel lied to her about the health of her finances while making poor investments, including one large investment into American Idol’s holding …
Read MoreDisney’s earlier offer to buy 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion stumbled after Comcast entered the fray, offering $65 billion. Not to be deterred, Disney upped their ante and Fox has accepted their final offer: $71.3 billion dollars. According to Bloomberg, Disney is acquiring 20th Century Fox’s film and TV …
Read MoreImagine this scenario in the United States: Prisons so underpopulated that we begin importing prisoners from other countries in order to keep prison workers employed. Tough pill to swallow, right? Well that’s exactly what happened in the Netherlands in 2013 after 19 prisons were earmarked to close. Now, they are closing …
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